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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.42, 896.76 and 475.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.42, 896.76 and 475.46 is: 655.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.42 : 896.76 = 475.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.42/896.76 = 475.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.42x = 896.76 × 475.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.42x = 426,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,369.03/650.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.53

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